Speeches

I think last week was one of my most depressing weeks in seven years as a local Councillor. I heard from charities what the cuts programme would means for them...

Madam Mayor I'm not sure how many councillors there are across the United Kingdom. And I haven't totted up how many councillors there are in London. I do know...

It is unusual in council meetings to be able to speak to a joint motion but very welcome that we can do so on this subject. Croydon Council’s financial position...

Croydon Council has always been blessed with fantastic staff. Many live locally and are 100% committed to serving our Town. Since March we have all seen the...

Once again our thanks go to our finance officer and chief executive and senior leadership team for their efforts in bringing forward these reports. My heartfelt...

It seems like only yesterday I was hear speaking at the last emergency debate. Oh dear yet another 114 notice. You just don’t seem to be able to dig yourselves...

Well the axe man cometh and it comes in the form of a very heavy blow on the Adult Social Care department. We warned Labour and they ignored us, the auditors...

Thank you Madam Mayor Firstly may I thank the S151 Officer and Interim Chief Executive, and indeed all our staff, for their efforts in these very difficult...

S114 speech People who have done something outstandingly stupid hate being reminded of that by people saying ‘told you so’. But today it is difficult to avoid...